University Development
GVSU remembers philanthropist and supporter Esther Padnos
Grand Valley State University joins West Michigan in mourning the death of Esther Padnos, who died December 19.
Dec 22, 2021
Giving Tuesday presents opportunity to help fellow Lakers
The campus community has an opportunity on Giving Tuesday to support students by donating to the Student Textbook and Supplies Fund or another university fund.
Nov 29, 2021
Celebrating DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health: A day of pride, a future of innovation
Images capture both the celebration of the newest Health Campus building and its exciting features.
Nov 10, 2021
Mantella highlights educational equity, lifetime learning at GVSU Board of Trustees meeting
President Philomena V. Mantella told members of the Board of Trustees the campus has been working together to complete Reach Higher 2025, the universityýs strategic plan for the next four years.
Nov 5, 2021
DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health will help meet changing needs of health care industry
About 400 community members and donors attended a November 3 dedication ceremony for the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health.
Nov 3, 2021
GVSU mourns the death of former GVU Foundation president
John Edison, former president of the Grand Valley University Foundation, died September 30.
Oct 1, 2021
Gift from longtime supporters expands work of civil discourse program into center
A gift from two longtime Grand Valley supporters has created the Padnos/Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse and ensured students will continue learning how to engage in civil discussions on controversial issues.
Aug 12, 2021
GVSU names new vice president for University Development
Laura Aikens has been named Grand Valley's vice president for University Development and executive director of the Grand Valley University Foundation.
Aug 9, 2021
Former mayor of Grand Rapids and creator of GVSU Logie Fellows Program remembered for his leadership
John Logie, who served as mayor of Grand Rapids from 1992-2003 and established the John H. Logie Fellows Program at Grand Valley, died August 4. He was 81.
Aug 6, 2021
Grand Valley mourns death of former GVU Foundation director, dedicated philanthropist
Leaders at Grand Valley are mourning the death of Joyce Wisner, a second-generation philanthropist and generous university supporter.
Jul 15, 2021
